Welcome to 2026!
If you got a gift over the holidays that didn't quite suit your needs or you gave one of your adorable grandkids something that didn't meet their expectation, no need to fear – most of the major retailers have decided to relax their return policy.
You won't have forever, though. Half of these returns have January 31 cut-offs; the other half January 14 or 15.
Here's a complete list of who's got what courtesy of Rather-Be-Shopping.com.
Please note: Some policies have strict caveats so make sure you understand what the lay of the law is before you take the effort to make those returns.
Abercrombie
Standard Return Policy: 60 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: The Abercrombie return policy gives you until January 31st to return stuff bought between November 1st – December 31st OR 60 days, whichever is later.
Amazon
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: You have until January 31st for Holiday returns for ALL orders placed between November 1st – December 31st.
See Also: Amazon’s Return Policy: Insider Tips for Success
American Eagle
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days for a full refund.
Holiday Return Policy: The AE return policy gives you until January 15th to return stuff bought between October 24 – December 31st OR 30 days, whichever is later.
Apple Store
Standard Return Policy: 14 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Apple’s 14-day return policy is extended to January 8th for all items purchased between November 8th – December 25th.
ASOS
Standard Return Policy: 28 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: The ASOS 28-day return policy is extended to January 13th for all items purchased between November 18th – December 16th.
B&H Photo
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between October 29th – January 1st.
Banana Republic
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Their return policy extends to January 15th for all items purchased between October 24th – December 24th.
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Barnes & Noble
Standard Return Policy: 14 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between November 1st – December 31st.
Best Buy
Standard Return Policy: 15 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 14th for all items purchased between November 1st – December 31st.
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Cole Haan
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 12th for all items purchased between November 15th – December 15th.
Disney Store
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 25th for all items purchased between November 1st – December 25th.
Forever 21
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: They extend their policy to January 6th for all items purchased between November 18th – January 7th.
Free People
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between October 1st – December 24th.
GameStop
Standard Return Policy: 15 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 15th for all items purchased between November 1st – December 24th.
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GAP
Standard Return Policy: 45 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: According to their policy, they extend returns to January 15th or 30 days from delivery date, for all items purchased between October 15th – December 24th.
Guitar Center
Standard Return Policy: 45 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st or 45 days, whichever comes later.
Hewlett-Packard
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 15th for all items purchased between November 1st – December 25th.
H&M
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between November 19th – December 24th.
HomeGoods
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Their policy is extended to January 25th for all items purchased between October 6th – December 24th.
JCPenney
Standard Return Policy: 60 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: JCPenney regular return policy is extended to January 15th for all items purchased between October 15th – December 24th.
Kohl’s
Standard Return Policy: 90 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between November 1st – December 25th.
See Also: Kohl’s Return Policy: Here’s How It Works + Tips for Success
Lululemon
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Lulu extends their regular policy to January 23rd for all items purchased between October 15th – December 24th.
When purchasing a gift, Lululemon advises you create a gift receipt by selecting “This is a gift” when checking out.
Macy’s
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased at Macy’s between October 7th – December 24th.
See Also: Macy’s Return Policy: Exactly How It Works
Marshalls
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Marshalls extends their policy to January 25th for all items purchased between October 8th – December 24th.
NewEgg
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: They extend returns to January 31st for all items purchased between October 7th – December 31st.
Nike
Standard Return Policy: 60 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: According to their policy, you can make a return within 60 days of purchases made between November 7th – January 6th.
Nordstrom
Standard Return Policy: Unlimited Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 15th for all items purchased between October 16th – December 24th. This same policy goes for The Rack.
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Office Depot/Max
Standard Return Policy: 90 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 14th for all items purchased between October 1st – December 24th.
Old Navy
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 15th for all Old Navy purchases between November 1st – December 24th.
Pier 1
Standard Return Policy: 45 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between November 1st – December 24th.
Pottery Barn
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 31st for all items purchased between November 1st – December 31st.
Saks 5th Avenue
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 15th for all orders placed after October 15th.
Sephora
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: They extend returns to January 31st for all items purchased between November 1st – December 1st.
Staples
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 14th for all items purchased between November 19th – December 27th.
Target
Standard Return Policy: 90 Days, 30 Days for Electronics.
Holiday Return Policy: For stuff bought between November 1st – December 24th, your 30-day return period begins on December 26th giving you until January 24th to make your return.
REDcard holders get an extra 30 days to make a return.
See Also: Target Return Policy: Hacks to Make It Work For You
TJ Maxx
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to January 25th for all items purchased between October 8th – December 24th.
See Also: TJ Maxx Return Policy: Tips and Tricks to Make It Work For You
Urban Outfitters
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: Extended to February 28th for all items purchased between November 1st – December 25th.
Walmart
Standard Return Policy: 90 Days. 15 Days for select Electronics.
Holiday Return Policy: For things bought between October 1 – December 31, you have until January 31st to make a return.
See Also: The Return Policy at Walmart is Confusing, We FINALLY Explain It
Wayfair
Standard Return Policy: 30 Days.
Holiday Return Policy: For things bought between October 1 – December 31, you have until January 31st to make a return.
